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"The Hunters of Kentucky", also called "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Half Horse and Half Alligator", is a song written to commemorate Andrew Jackson's victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans. In 1824 and 1828, he used it as his presidential campaign song.
The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815, between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson, [3] roughly 5 miles (8 km) southeast of the French Quarter of New Orleans, [7] in the current suburb of Chalmette, Louisiana. [1] [3]
The Territory of Orleans (future state of Louisiana) is established, with the seat of government in New Orleans. 1805 – New Orleans incorporated as a city; 1806 – New Orleans Mechanics Society instituted. [5] 1810 – Population: 17,242. [6] 1811 – Largest slave revolt in American history occurs nearby, with Orleans Parish involved in its ...
"The Battle of New Orleans" is a song written by Jimmy Driftwood in 1936. The song describes the Battle of New Orleans from the perspective of an American soldier; the song tells the tale of the battle with a light tone and provides a rather comical version of what actually happened at the battle.
Battle of New Orleans: 8 Jan: The US under Jackson defeats British Army of Pakenham as news of Treaty of Ghent, signed in December, has not yet arrived. Battle of Fort Bowyer: 11 Feb: US commander Jackson loses fort against the UK after boasting that 10,000 men could not take it Neapolitan War: Battle of the Panaro: 3 April: Naples defeats Austria
Pages in category "19th century in New Orleans" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. ... New Orleans Metropolitan Police; Battle of New Orleans;
1810 – Baton Rouge becomes part of the Republic of West Florida in September, [2] but by December the republic is annexed by the U.S. into the Territory of Orleans, which in 1812 becomes the state of Louisiana. 1812-1815 – War of 1812, including the Creek War and the Battle of New Orleans; 1817 – Town incorporated. [3]
Pages in category "Battle of New Orleans" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...